Newton Abbot, Brunel Road

Devon County Council regrets to announce that due to budget reductions, residents of Torbay will no longer be able to use Brunel Road Recycling Centre, Newton Abbot from December the 15th, 2014.

Unfortunately, as residents of Torbay pay their Council Tax to Torbay Council, they do not contribute to the running costs of the site. We are facing extreme pressures on our budget and simply cannot afford to continue to process waste from outside the county's local authority area without any financial contribution. A decision has therefore been taken to only allow Devon County Council tax payer’s access to the Recycling Centre located on Brunel Road, Newton Abbot.

Opening days:

Open all year round (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)

Summer (Apr - Sep)

Winter (Oct - Mar)

Monday - Friday

9:00am - 5:00pm

9:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday and Sunday

10:00am - 6:00pm

10:00am - 4:30pm

Waste loading/skip changes may result in this site (or part of the site) being closed for short periods throughout the day. For your own safety, please remain in your vehicle and keep your waste on board until the loading/skip exchange is completed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

A "bag" is defined as "a small, plastic sand/aggregate bag from standard DIY stores that can be safely lifted by one person".

A "sheet of plasterboard" is a "standard large sheet". Plasterboard waste can only be accepted if it is separated from other materials, due to restrictions imposed on land-filling plasterboard and the need to keep gypsum clean for reuse in new plasterboard or on land reclamation activities. For example, the removal of ceramic tiles may be easier if the plasterboard has been soaked in water.

A "sheet of asbestos" is a "small domestic roofing sheet or similar". For the avoidance of doubt; any item which the site staff deem to contain asbestos will be treated as asbestos (regardless of any analysis or certificates that may have been obtained to state the material is asbestos free) and restrictions/charges will apply. (Please note that all asbestos must be double wrapped/bagged in strong plastic and pre-booked - see Asbestos for further information).

Items such as a toilet pan, toilet cistern; sink, sink pedestal, concrete block etc will be charged as single items and the relevant ‘per bag’ rate will apply.

Loose waste/waste in trailers etc will be assessed by the site manager.

The site manager’s decision on the actual charge to be made is final.

Charges, inclusive of VAT, are payable directly to the site contractor. Payment can be made using cash or credit card (minimum transaction fee may apply. Cash only at Maclins Quarry, South Molton and Deep Moor, Torrington). Receipts will be offered.

This is a service for which payment must be made. Legal proceedings will be taken against anyone using the service or attempting to use the service without payment in full.

Assistance

How to get there: Brunel Road Recycling Centre, Newton Abbot TQ12 4PJ

Coming from Exeter on the A380: turn right at Pen Inn Roundabout towards Newton Abbot. At the second set of lights turn right into Brunel Road Industrial Estate. Go straight across the mini roundabout and take the next right turn. The site is at the end of the road.

From Newton Abbot town centre: follow the signs for Forde House (District Council offices). Turn left into Brunel Road Industrial Estate. Go straight across the mini roundabout and take the next right turn. The site is at the end of the road.